The Teen Literacy Mentoring Program pairs a high school student with a younger student in grades 1 to 6.
OXFORD - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County offers a Teen Literacy Mentoring Program thanks to a $67,800 seed grant from the province.
The money came from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A celebration was held at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Woodstock yesterday with Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman in attendance.
"Congratulations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County on receiving this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. This innovative mentoring program will not only support literacy, but also build confidence in young students while empowering high school mentors to make a lasting impact in our community."
The Teen Literacy Mentoring Program pairs a high school student with a younger student in grades 1 to 6. They have a one-on-one session with each other for 70 minutes once a week after school, so they can work on homework, school projects, and overall literacy development.
It was a pilot program during the 2024/2025 school year with 19 mentors and 20 mentees. Executive Director Kristen Ralph says the 2025/2026 session will begin in October with 19 mentors and mentees.
"We are thrilled to see the Teen Literacy Mentoring program grow from a small pilot into a thriving initiative that is already making a real difference for children in Oxford County. This year we are excited to welcome teen mentors who are ready to inspire, encourage, and support younger students in their learning journey, while also developing key leadership skills of their own. With the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s support, we are able to give both mentors and mentees an opportunity to shine, grow, and build brighter futures together."
You can find more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County and it's youth mentorship programs online here.
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